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Why not having a PhD helps us make better science animations

I don’t have a PhD. And that’s a good thing.

When we made our first biotech animation, I knew: this is what I want to do forever.

Explain life sciences. Break down complex ideas. Make biotech clear for investors.

But there was a problem.

I didn’t have a PhD. I didn’t even have a background in biology. How could I explain something I didn’t fully understand?

The Risk Paid Off

Fast forward 10 years, and I’m glad I took the risk.

1. Our company grew

At the beginning, it was just me and Emilia.

I wrote scripts.
She animated.

But as projects got bigger, we had to bring in PhDs to help explain the science.

What seemed like a weakness turned into a strength. My “incompetence” forced us to build a team. Today, we are 30+ people strong, combining scientific expertise with storytelling.

2. Our clients benefit

Many companies explain science like scientists.

They go deep into the details.
They assume their audience understands.
But investors? They don’t have a PhD either.

That’s why my approach works. I simplify biotech like an investor needs to hear it. If I can understand our animations, investors can, too.

3. I’ve learned a lot

After creating 400+ animations, I’ve picked up a lot about biology.

I know what questions to ask.
I know when something is too complex.
I help scientists make their science shine.

The Takeaway

If you’re looking for a science animation, make sure it’s created with your audience in mind. A video should not just explain the science—it should make sense to people who are not deeply involved in it.

That’s why a studio like ours is different. We have PhDs on our team, but the final script always goes through me—a non-scientist who ensures the message is clear for educated laymen, like investors, partners, or even journalists. If I get it, they will, too.

Because biotech innovations deserve to be understood.

How to keep investors engaged during your biotech presentation

A Swiss biotech CEO recently told me:

“My investors fall asleep during my presentations.”

They understand the disease he’s working on. But when he starts explaining the science?

“They get bored and fall asleep.”

And when that happens, they don’t invest.

Now, he’s looking for ways to wake them up. Here’s the plan:

A 30-second animation
Explains his science in an engaging way
He’ll add it to his PowerPoint presentation

A short video can keep your audience focused. And it doesn’t have to be an animation. You could try:

A lab video
A patient’s story
Interactive graphics

How do you keep your presentations interesting?

Thanks to science

A few months ago, my daughter Luna showed symptoms so extreme that, centuries ago, people might have believed she was possessed. If this were 500 years ago, an exorcist would have come to our home, convinced that driving out the devil was the only solution.

But today, we have science. And scientists.

Luna has PANS/PANDAS, a disease that can turn a child’s world upside down overnight. It’s terrifying. But thanks to modern medicine, she’s getting the treatment she needs. And she’s on the way to full recovery. Hopefully.

Science has made this possible.

It’s easy to take science for granted. But behind every breakthrough—every treatment that saves a life—are researchers, doctors, and innovators who dedicate their lives to making the impossible possible.

So today, let’s take a moment to appreciate what they do for us.

Thank a scientist.

P.S. Luna’s twin brother, Timo, made this jumping heart GIF for her.
At Life Science Animation, we want to make hearts beat faster with every animation we create!